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Fix It 101 episodes

December 23, 2020 Fix It 101 | Bye 2020
The year known as 2020 is ending, and if you want to start the new year off in the right direction, now is the time to plan your 2021 DIY projects out. The holidays are a great time to take an inventory of your home spot the places you want to change.On this edition of Fix It 101 Jason and Pam answer your DIY questions about repurposed doors, leaky roofs, and explain the difference between drill bits and the materials they are made of.
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50 min
December 16, 2020 Fix It 101 | Insurance Season
Most homeowners do not think of insurance until it's time to file a claim. So today, Fix It 101 brings homeowners insurance front and center with agent Spencer Radcliff from the Rusty Healy Agency. He along with Pam, Jeff, and Jason talk about coverage options, the always crafty flood insurance policy, and which deductible is right for you. Also, the handyman hangout answers your general home improvement questions.
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51 min
December 09, 2020 Fix It 101 | Open Season
It is December in Mississippi and the weather is just perfect for any home improvement projects you can think of. Today on the show Pam, Jeff, and Jason field calls about the proper way to remodel older homes, reangling doors, and removing excess moisture from a house. They also discuss the proper uses for a sawzall and share timely tips to keep your home nice and toasty all winter long.
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51 min
December 02, 2020 Fix It 101 | Tools for the Season
The holiday season is here and most DIYers would love to have to have something new and shiny under the tree. Today Jason shares a few gift ideas for the handyperson in your life and reveals to a callers that some of the best american made tools are from Mississippi. Also on todays show Pam and Jeff help answer general home improvement questions about freezing pipes, crawl spaces, and patio options. And as always a listener calls in and gives the handyman hangout a very timely tip. Let's work!
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51 min
December 02, 2020 Fix It 101 | A Closed Shop
The handyman hangout was closed for the Thanksgiving holiday, but we did not want to leave you empty handed. Here is a look back at some of our favorite and most interesting calls we have received throughout the year. From critters to cabinets and Jeff's distain for a garbage disposal this edition of Fix It 101 brings together a true reflection of the show. Sound advice, funny exchanges, and lots of DIY spirit.
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51 min
November 04, 2020 Fix It 101 | Well Layed Plans
Every Fix It 101 show is "supposed" to have a theme or topic of focus. But often times we get an early call that will swing the show into another direction. With Jeff Salmons returning to the show after his coastal duties, we welcome Todd Sandridge from Superior Foundation Services to talk about home foundation problems. Yet after one hot water heater question, we quickly had a change in plans. We did manage to talk with Todd about a few common foundation problems found in the state, but for most of the program hot water heaters are the star of the show.
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51 min
October 28, 2020 Fix It 101 | Nightmare Fixes
Every home improvement project does not go as planned. Sometimes they really can turn into a true nightmare. First, Jason shares a story about when a simple fix turned into a very expensive mistake. Next, Pam shares her nightmare situation that includes a bathroom, a water shut off valve and a claw footed tub. Also throughout the show they give (and get) advice about foundation repair, exterior painting, and other home issues.
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51 min
October 21, 2020 Fix It 101 | Small Engine Man
For this special "Drive Time" edition of Fix It 101 we call on our good friend,Andrew Hitchcock from Fondren Small Engine Repair. He shares tips about properly storing your lawnmower for the winter and.the usual suspects answer your home improvement emails.

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35 min
October 14, 2020 Fix It 101 | Answering The Call
On this edition of Fix It 101 we welcome back Timmy McClendon from A/C Remedies. A regular guest to the program he sits in while Jeff Salmons is out again. As an A/C guy he has a unique perspective on this time of year when temperatures are cooling off and air conditioners are not being used as heavily. He, Pam, and Jason tackle another round of home improvement questions and gets a big thumbs up from a listener at the end of the program. Let's work!
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51 min
October 07, 2020 Fix It 101 | Chimney Sweep
Sed Bledsoe of Fireplace Chimney Sweep Solutions wants your chimney to stay clean, but does not want you to get dirty during the process. Not an easy diy job, but there are tips that can keep your chimney healthy and ready for your next winter fire. Throughout the show Pam and Jason answer your diy questions and hear from Sed about chimney and lint trap cleaning.
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50 min

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Do you have a leaky faucet? Would you like to put a ceiling fan in your bedroom? Or maybe you want to mount a flat screen TV to the wall? Welcome to Fix It 101!

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